Tony the Mechanic on Nostr: In United States primary elections since 2000, the average turnout rate is 27% of ...
In United States primary elections since 2000, the average turnout rate is 27% of registered voters. And we have to overcome a lot to even get that.
The idea of holding some late Democratic “mini-primary” that’s going to bring out some sort of massive consensus candidate is untethered to reality.
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